Driver Trainer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you want to be part of an exciting & developing team?
We are looking for applications to join our driver training team based on The Team Valley, Gateshead. We wish to appoint a well-organised & motivated individual to join the team to help plan & deliver all types of core training including blue Lights & carry out various types of assessments with both existing & potential staff
Directly accountable to the Driver Education Lead, you will be responsible for delivering high quality training in line with the requirements of our awarding body & upcoming Section 19 legislation
You will ideally hold a Diploma in Response Ambulance Driving Instruction (DERADI) and be a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), however working towards these qualifications is acceptable
You must hold full C1 licence entitlement
There is a requirement to deliver some training outside of normal office hours to accommodate some elements of core training
You must have well developed communication skills, Ability to manage own time, using initiative, prioritising workload and working to strict timescales. You will also work well within a team and be flexible
An ability to gain & maintain respect & credibility with peers & stakeholders & to make confident decisions are also essential skills required of the post holder
Previous applicants from the last 6 months need not apply
For informal enquiries contact kevin.curry@neas.nhs.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Driver Trainer roles across North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,706 - £40,588 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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